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Metamorphic rocks can be found in mountain ranges where tectonic plates collide, such as the Himalayas and the Rockies, due to the intense heat and pressure that occur during mountain-building processes. They are also commonly located in areas with exposed crust, such as cliffs or road cuts, where geological processes have uplifted these rocks to the surface. Additionally, metamorphic rocks can often be found in regions that have experienced significant geological activity, such as near fault lines or volcanic regions.
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Where would you find exposed metamorphic rocks?
Because metamorphic rocks from very deep underground, they have to be brought to the surface by some geologic processes before they are exposed. There are many processes that could do this, but the most common is a mountain building event. Mountainous areas often have very large areas of exposed metamorphic rocks.
Changed-over rocks are called?
Metamorphic Rocks
Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
Unakite rocks are metamorphic rocks formed from the alteration of igneous rocks. They are typically composed of pink feldspar, green epidote, and clear quartz.
What are the similarities between sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks?
They are both rocks
What are the parent rocks of the metamorphic rock?
Parent rocks of metamorphic rocks can include sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, and other metamorphic rocks. Some common parent rocks are shale, granite, and basalt. The mineral composition and texture of the parent rock influence the characteristics of the resulting metamorphic rock.
In what type of rocks could you find fossils?
Fossils are principally found in sedimentary rocks and also in some metamorphic rocks of sedimentary origin.
Where do you find metamorphic rocks?
you find them in the water
What could be an informal name for metamorphic rocks?
Changed Rocks
What forces do you always find present in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
Heat is always present in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
What is one place where you could find metamorphic rocks?
The Vishnu Schist rock at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Where can someone find information on metamorphic rocks?
One can find information on metamorphic rocks in any Geology book. One can also find information on metamorphic rocks online on Wikipedia, Library Think Quest and Science Kids New Zealand websites.
How do you change sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
Sedimentary rocks could become metamorphic rocks if they are exposed to extreme heat and pressure deep in the Earth's crust. The rocks could come to the surface by volcanic activity or rising magma.
What are some questions about metamorphic rocks that you would like to explore?
Some questions about metamorphic rocks that could be explored include: How do different types of pressure and temperature affect the formation of metamorphic rocks? What are the key minerals found in metamorphic rocks and how do they indicate the rock's history? How do metamorphic rocks differ from igneous and sedimentary rocks in terms of their formation processes and characteristics?
Where do you find metamorphic rocks in New York?
garnet
Where would you find exposed metamorphic rocks?
Because metamorphic rocks from very deep underground, they have to be brought to the surface by some geologic processes before they are exposed. There are many processes that could do this, but the most common is a mountain building event. Mountainous areas often have very large areas of exposed metamorphic rocks.
Are metamorphic rocks only formed by igneous rocks?
No. Metamorphic rocks can also from front sedimentary rocks and from other metamorphic rocks.
Changed-over rocks are called?
Metamorphic Rocks
